NOV/DEC 2013 AUTO DESIGN

UK plc? It’s the only place to be!Where is the best location for global car makers and suppliers to grow their businesses and research and development? The UK, says AIO's Joe Greenwell, without hesitation. Ian Adcock reports

Time for a rethinkA free-piston IC generator has been developed for range-extended hybrids. Steven Ashley looks at the implications

One champ, two contendersBreakthrough battery technology and electric power assist are the key factors that will accelerate the transition to 48 volts, says Ian Adcock